The FAR Council is undertaking a systematic approach to revising the FARs. On July 31, 2025, it released its revisions to FAR Part 50 – Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the safety act.
Redlines showing the additions and deletions to each of these sections of the FAR can be found here.
The FAR Council explained that its rewrite of FAR Part 50 focused on using plain language rather than substantive changes or deletions, given that much of FAR Part 50 is statutorily mandated:
FAR part 50 is primarily based in statute or procedures that are considered essential for sound procurement. As such, the overhaul focused on a plain language rewrite and resulted in the removal of over 500 words, including outdated or unclear text. The revised language makes it easier for contracting professionals to navigate emergency and national defense actions with confidence and clarity—especially during high-stakes procurement scenarios.
Specifically, all subparts and sections throughout Part 50 were retained, as well as all provisions and clauses, including:
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- Clause 52.250-1, Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804
- Provision 52.250-2, SAFETY Act Coverage Not Applicable
- Provision 52.250-3, SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification
- Provision 52.250-4, SAFETY Act Pre-qualification Designation Notice
- Clause 52.250-5, SAFETY Act—Equitable Adjustment
